This Week on the Farm

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm has had a few busy weeks and we felt we needed to give people some helpful advice about where to go to when you are coming to visit the farmstand.

As you pull into the driveway you will see a tiny oak tree, parking available anywhere here.

Once you have parked here, you will see the open metal door, come on in and enjoy the field!

Be sure to sign up before this weekend for our Lavender Wreathmaking class, we will have a local floral designer and winemaker Amber Hogan, 12” Wreath and continental breakfast included with ticket.

Setting Up the Still…

Today at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm we decided it was the right to set up a fresh flower distillation outside by the farmstand, here’s how we get started!

The first thing that we do is set up the Still in such a way as to keep the wind from putting out the hotplate.

Next we pack in fresh lavender into the column of the Still.

The buds need to packed tightly in, so we use a giant pestle to really squish the buds in there!

Once you have filled the column till you can't fit anymore lavender in, you reattach the column to the pot of the still.

Now, we put on the hat, and use rye flour mixed with water to seal the connections between the column and the pot and the column and the hat.

Finally we turn on the electric pump that we use to recirculate the water into the condenser and turn on the propane burner to start heating up the pot. Once the hat says 100°C oil will begin to come out of the condenser!

And now we play the waiting game…

Once it starts to heat up the first notes will begin to drip out of the condenser, dripping down into the seperator.

Once the separator fills with hydrosol you turn the know to let the hydrosol drip down into the jar below, leaving the essential oil on top to collect in another jar.

We let this go for about an hour, then we are finished with the fresh lavender distillation! Seems like alot of steps but once you get the hang of it, it's really easy, and also a ton of fun!

Wreathmaking Class Right Around the Corner!

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm hopes that everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July Weekend!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the farmstand over the weekend, you all made our festivities even better!

Remember to save the date July 16th for our first class of the season, Lavender Wreathmaking with Amber Hogan! Sit amongst the Lavender field and learn how to turn harvested Lavender bundles into a 12” Wreath, sign up here to reserve your tickets, continental breakfast and Lavender for wreath included in tickt price.

Introducing...The Season Pass!

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm wishes to thank everyone who visited us over the Independence Day weekend, the farmstand was bustling and all our guests had a wonderful time!

One of the questions we were asked was how someone could come and enjoy the field without taking the tour. By popular request we have created a Season Lavender Viewing Pass, allowing anyone who purchases the pass to enjoy the lavender field during the flowering season. Take a load off and relax from 10am-4pm, and decompress out in the bloom. Be sure to reserve your season pass now, there’s a limited running, you don’t wanna miss out!

Celebrating 4th of July Weekend!

This weekend at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, we celebrate our Independance by sitting back and enjoying the fireworks from Lompoc on the porch of our farmstand.

Seeing the constant fireworks go off from a distance really gets you into the 4th of July spirit!

Drone Photoshoot Part 1

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm uses all sorts of innovative practices to make our chores around the farmstand easier, here’s a few photos showing our field off!

Looking north towards the farmstand, the lavender stands at attention.

Looking out towards the west, the lavender has the best ocean view. Come and see it for yourself, it’s worth it!

A Bird’s Eye View

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm took the time this morning to check out the field as the fog rolls through, so cool 😎.

Here’s another picture of the farmstand as it overlooks the field, truly a marvelous morning, be sure to stop by between 10am-4pm today to get your chance to check out the splendor.

Thanks to the help of our trusty drone, we are able to get an accurate count of how many plants have been damaged by gophers and need to then be replaced in the winter. You can also see the replacement plants that have already been added and see the difference in age between those and the other plants. Every little bit counts when your wanting to make your field perfect!

Everyone Needs a Helping Hand!

We at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm know that for a lot of people it can seem daunting to create something from nothing, that was why we decided it was time to provide our knowledge to those looking for a little help to get their dream off the ground. We provide consultation on your agricultural project whether it be big or small, we know that we have the knowledge and the experience to help you take your gardening to the next level!

Our first public class we will be hosting is a Lavender Wreathmaking Class taught by local floral designer Amber Hogan, on July 16 from 9am-12pm, be sure to reserve your tickets now, spots are almost full!

Wildlife On The Farm

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm want to shout out to the busiest workers on the field!🐝

Can you hear the helpers doing their job by the farmstand?

What a Wonderful Weekend!

What a wonderful weekend for Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm! On Saturday we went to Ojai Valley Lavender Festival, and boy were we popular! So much so, we were only able to take one picture🤣. Oh well, maybe next time!

Sunday we were at the farmstand once again, and had our busiest day yet! Don’t forget to sign up for our Lavender Wreathmaking class , spots are almost filled up, reserve your ticket today!

Explore Lompoc Stops by😊

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm had a special guest stop by, Irene the Explorer from Explore Lompoc!

We gave her the tour and showed off the farmstand, needless to say, she loved every minute! Be sure to check out her instagram @Irene_the_explorer and why not check out the farmstand between 10-4pm everyday except Tuesdays during Lavender season? Pictures can’t beat taking a stroll around the field!

Weekends Almost Here!

Santa Rit Hills Lavender is open today from 10-4pm and the lavender is sure enjoying yet another perfect afternoon breeze by the farmstand.

It's pretty amazing to catch your breath while bundling and getting the notes of angustofolia wafting on the wind, so boessed!

We will be at Ojai Valley Lavender Festival on Saturday June 25th, but don't miss us on Sunday when we'll be open 10am to 4pm. Also be sure to get your ticket for the Lavender Wreathmaking class on July 15th from 9am-12pm, come and spend a morning with us and floral designer Amber Hogan and get your chance to learn amongst the lavender!

Reaping the Benefits

Harvesting the lavender at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm for the farmstead is so satisfying on a nice breezy afternoon…

Each plant we harvest equals about 5 - 7 lavender bundles, which we hang to dry in the farmstand.

Each one of these bundles can be purchased right at the farmstead, or come and do your own bundling and shaping at our Lavender Wreathmaking class on July 16th, sign up here

Wreaths For Sale!

Thanks to the help of floral designer Amber Hogan, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm now has three separate sizes of wreaths for sale now at the farmstand.

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm come in 3 sizes, 10“, 12”, and 18” and come with not just our freshly harvested lavender but other stems and flowers found around the farmstand, get them now on Dooordash here or check us out on the farm from 10-4.

We will be closed on Saturday June 25th for the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival, but you too can learn how to make wreaths just like Amber on July 16th during our Wreathmaking class, where between 930-1200 Amber will be teaching along with taking homw a wreath you've made yourself! Sign up now and reserve your tickets, spots are filling up fast!

Picture Perfect.

On the eve of heading out to the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm looks glorious!

This picture is overlooking the front field from the specialty cut flowincredible. Right next to our farmstand, and is truly breathtaking. It's time like this we thank God for the opportunity to enjoy his splendor. Truly incrdeible.